A billboard of the USC quarterback and Heisman hopeful that stood near the UCLA campus is gone, but nobody knows who took it down. The billboard featured a picture of Barkley with the team slogan - "We play to finish." After Bruins fans complained, the billboard was either taken down or painted over. "USC was not involved in the decision to take any billboard down," a USC spokesperson told ESPNLosAngeles.com. A UCLA spokesman also denied any involvement. Barkley was unconcerned. "My job is on the field, so whatever happens with that happens," he told the website.

The Yankees' general manager isn't surprised that Giants outfielder Melky Cabrera and A's pitcher Bartolo Colon were suspended for testosterone. "You see some spike in performance, you know," Cashman told ESPN Radio. Both were members of the Yankees; Cabrera for five years (2005-09) and Colon last season. In the case of Cabrera, Cashman said his recent performance surpassed his staff's estimation of his talent. "As you know, he was starting for us in the World Series, but we had him as a low-end, everyday guy, not a National League MVP candidate."